Accommodation
The venue is close to a number of hotels and a brief list is provided below. The Conference Committee does not bear any responsibility regarding accommodation.
Note: these prices are indicative only and will change depending on the time of booking and availability of rooms. Websites such as www.lastminute.com.au, www.bookings.com.au and www.wotif.com.au are a good place to find accommodation deals.
Recommended hotels
Rydges on SwanstonPrice: $165 – special rate for Executive Queen rooms, $185 – Special rate for Park View rooms.
Location: 701 Swanston Street, Carlton
Contact: +61 3 9347 7811, ask for Jake
The University has an arrangement with the hotel. When booking say you’re from the conference and quote rates.
Vibe Hotel Carlton
Price: $100-170
Location: 441 Royal Parade, Parkville
Contact: +613 9380 9222
Quality Hotel Downtowner on Lygon Street
Price: $169
Location: 66 Lygon Street, Carlton
Contact: +613 9663 5555
Radisson on Flagstaff Gardens
Price: $160-180
Location: 380 William Street, Melbourne
Contact: + 613 9322 8000
Australian Reservations (toll-free): 1 800 333 333
US/Canada toll-free +1 800-395-7046
Hotel Grand Chancellor Melbourne
Price: $110-180
Location: 131 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
Contact: +613 9656 4000
The Swanston Hotel
Price: $180-200
Location: 195 Swanston St, Melbourne
Contact: 1300 650 315
City Centre Budget Hotel
Price: $70-100
Location: 22 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
Miami Hotel
Price: $160
Location: 13 Hawke Street, West Melbourne
Contact: +61 3 9321 2444
Budget accommodation
International House
Student rooms are serviced weekly, which includes a linen change. Towels are refreshed each day. All linen and towels are included in the rates. Guests share a common bathroom per floor, and most floors have a small shared tea and coffee making area.
These rooms have a single bed, desk, chair and lamp. Telephone and internet are available by special arrangement.
Price: $60 per night, which includes a complimentary breakfast each morning.
Location: On campus
Contact: International House online enquiry
Queen's College, short-term accommodation
Guests can be accommodated during the summer months between semesters.The Accommodation Office is open Monday - Friday 10.30am - 5pm. It is very important that guests arriving on a Saturday or Sunday, or after hours on a weekday make prior arrangements to get access to their rooms.
Price: $64 - $55 per night, depending on length of stay. A single night surcharge of $15 applies to all bookings less than two nights.
Location: 1-17 College Crescent, Parkville
Contact: conference@queens.unimelb.edu.au
The Nunnery
Price: $30 (dorm bed) - $95 (private single room)
Location: 116 Nicholson St,Fitzroy
Contact: +61 3 9419 8637
Melbourne Metro YHA
Price: $30 (dorm bed) - $95 (private double/twin room)
Location: 78 Howard Street, North Melbourne
Contact: +613 9329 8599